They say there are two sides to every story. In the case of cool new products featuring faceted surfaces, there are many, many sides. And the story is provocative: sharp angles, clean lines, thrilling geometrics.

Here are some faceted objects catching our eye.

Angular beauty:﻿﻿ West Elm's Faceted Mirror Side Table offers a stylish reflection of your own design know-how. The mirrored surfaces of this side table work in a variety of settings; $199 at westelm.com.

Clean scene:﻿﻿ Soap Stones from Pelle Designs were inspired by naturally occurring gemstones such as rose quartz and aquamarine. Brilliant in color and made with essential oils, the stones come in three sizes and seven color-scent combinations; $8-$42 at pelledesigns.com.

Geo graphic: Designer Tom Dixon's geodesic structure for Design Within Reach is a candleholder etched with an intricate design in stainless steel. The Etch Candleholder also comes in brass and copper; $78 at dwr.com.

Tres tray: Think of these colorful metal trays as hip, 3-D versions of Colorforms. From Design Within Reach, the Kaleido Trays in a variety of shapes can be stacked and arranged in an infinite variety of tabletop designs; $16-$78 at dwr.com.

Sound garden: Diamond Tears are an audiophile girl's best friend, apparently. These fashion-forward ear blasters from Monster Headphones combine diamond-inspired design with the latest in sound technology. Available in black and crystal; $329 at select Apple Stores.

Get in line: Blu Dot calls this the Real Good Chair. We say it gives new meaning to the term folding chair — it ships flat and assembles along laser-cut lines. Available in several colors including copper; $139 at bludot.com.

Lizard blizzard: Fendi steps into spring with a thrilling collection of lizard pumps, booties and slingbacks that include a printed lizard pump with a studded heel. The faceted heel provides an edge of toughness and decided modernity to this feminine silhouette; $795; find a store at fendi.com/it.

Mood indigo: Calvin Klein's newest fragrance for men, Encounter, comes in a faceted midnight-blue bottle. Inside the angular housing is a hyper-masculine brew built on agarwood, cedar and musk, and fleshed out with cognac, patchouli, pepper, cardamom and rum; $72 at Macy's.